Darwin's Beagle Voyage

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  • Voyage Begins

    Charles Darwin is the Captain's Assistant on the HMS Beagle as it leaves Plymouth, England.

  • Cape Verde Islands

    Darwin is excited by his first observations.

  • Crossing the Equator

    Darwin crosses the equator.

  • Salvador, Brazil

    Darwin explores the Brazilian rainforests.

  • Punta Alta, Argentina

    Darwin is intrigued by the giant fossils.

  • Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

    Fitzroy attempts to start a Christian mission.

  • Falkland Islands

    Darwin finds the barren.

  • Rio Negro, Argentina

    Darwin explores the Pampas.

  • Chile

    Darwin sees Mount Osorno erupt.

  • Galapagos Islands

    Darwin finds many species of plants and birds.

  • Sydney, Australia

    Darwin discovers different mammals.

  • Cocos Islands

    Darwin studies coral reefs.

  • Mauritius

    Darwin discovers black lava.

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Darwin discovers bullock wagons.

  • South America

    Darwin discovers incredible creatures.

  • Falmouth, England

    Darwin returns home.

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